Ovechkin explained his high performance at the start of the NHL season

Russian forward of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin shared his impressions of the start of the season in the National Hockey League (NHL). This is reported on the website of the organization.

The Russian explained his high performance by good physical fitness. He noted that he has a personal trainer, Pavel Burlachenko, who works with him throughout the season. Ovechkin also expressed gratitude to his teammates. “Without the support of our guys, I would not have achieved much success. My goals and points are the result of teamwork and team effort, ”added the forward.

This season, Ovechkin has played eight matches. The 36-year-old Russian has scored nine goals and made six assists.

The forward repeated his achievement 12 years ago. In the 2009/2010 season, Ovechkin also managed to reach the mark of 15 points scored in eight matches.

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